| RefNo | HS/14/491 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Stephen J. Rigaud to Sir John Herschel, dated at 4 St. Gile's, Oxford |
| Creator | Rigaud; Stephen J. (1816–59); Bishop of Antigua? |
| Date | 29 April 1842 |
| Description | Autograph letter signed by sender. Still pursuing vacant professorial chair in astronomy. Wants John Frederick William Herschel's testimonial. Sends his qualifications and description of recent activities in astronomy. |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 3pp |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | 4 St. Giles, Oxford |
| Origin coordinates | 51.7569, -1.2597 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| URLDescription | Also available on Epsilon |
| URL | https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/herschel/letters/Herschel2241
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Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8238 | Herschel; Sir; John Frederick William (1792 - 1871); astronomer | 1792 - 1871 |